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Hafeez Criticizes the Implementation of DRS in Pakistan’s Defeat against Australia

Sariya Afrin — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:46:42 +0000

Hafeez stressed the importance of finding a balance between technology and cricketing instinct. He believes the game’s outcome might have been better for Pakistan if technology hadn’t worked against them.

“If we analyze the entire game, there were very inconsistent decisions by the umpires. We play this beautiful game of cricket with natural instinct, and we all know the basics of the game. However, at times, it feels like the focus is more on the technology show than on the actual cricket being played. I believe this is an area that needs to be addressed correctly,” said Hafeez.

In the third session of the day, Rizwan was caught behind by Pat Cummins in a controversial manner. The on-field umpire initially ruled him not out, but the third umpire later overruled and declared Rizwan out. Although Hotspot didn’t reveal anything when the ball passed Rizwan’s wristband, the Snickometer showed a spike. Rizwan was given out based on that spike.

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Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez Raise Concerns in PCB Meeting

BUDDY — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:42:16 +0000

Performance Evaluation and Strategy Discussion

In a notable gathering held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Pakistan’s performance in the recently-concluded 2023 Asia Cup underwent thorough scrutiny. The meeting, chaired by Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the PCB management committee, convened key figures, including Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, head coach Grant Bradburn, and members of the technical cricket committee, specifically Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. Team director Mickey Arthur and vice-captain Shadab Khan participated in the discussions via video conferencing.

Highlighting Shortcomings and Raising Questions

During the meeting, Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez meticulously pinpointed the deficiencies observed in the Pakistani team’s performance during the Asia Cup. They posed pertinent questions to the management, addressing topics that ranged from forthcoming strategies to team composition and player utilization.

Focus on Struggling Players

A significant portion of the discussion centered on the performances of struggling opener Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan. Captain Babar Azam expressed his unwavering support for both players and anticipated improved performances from them in the upcoming World Cup.

Vice-Captaincy Decision Pending

Sources suggest that there is a possibility of retaining Shadab Khan as the Vice-Captain, although the final decision will hinge on further consultations. Chairman Zaka Ashraf has also sought the captain’s perspective on this matter.

Coaches' Responses and Future Strategies

Interestingly, some of the coaches reportedly failed to provide satisfactory responses during the meeting. Sources have revealed that the cricket committee identified several mistakes, which the coaches acknowledged but seemed hesitant to alter their strategies. Concerns emerged as it appeared that despite recognizing past errors, there were indications of a persistence with the same approaches in the future.

Contingency Plans and Absences

The meeting also addressed contingency plans, particularly in scenarios where a player loses form or sustains an injury. Notably, team manager Rehan ul Haq was unable to attend due to personal reasons. The absence of Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq raised eyebrows, considering his pivotal role in selecting the squad for the Asia Cup and his forthcoming responsibility for forming the squad for the World Cup.

Request for Continued Preparation

The team management has sought the board’s permission to continue their preparations for the World Cup. Babar Azam is scheduled to provide his responses on Thursday, following which the World Cup squad will be finalized. The announcement of the World Cup squad is expected to occur on either Thursday or Friday.

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Report: Mohammad Hafeez Leading Candidate for Pakistan’s Chief Selector Role

Mainul Islam — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:24:05 +0000

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is the leading candidate to become the national team’s chief selector after the ongoing Sri Lanka tour. According to reports, Hafeez is the preferred choice of the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Cricket Management Committee (CMC), Zaka Ashraf, to fill the vacant chief selector position, which became available after the dissolution of the previous CMC in June.

“Zaka met with former captain Rashid Latif and Hafeez and spoke to them about becoming chief selector. Rashid was not keen on the job, but Hafeez expressed his availability for the role,” a source revealed.

Hafeez, who played 55 Tests, 218 ODIs, and 119 T20Is for Pakistan before retiring last year, is eager to take up the challenge of working as the chief selector.

The current selection committee, chaired by Haroon Rasheed, was formed by Najam Sethi but was dissolved along with the previous CMC. Ashraf is now considering whether to change the entire selection committee or simply appoint a new chief selector to replace Rasheed.

“It is unlikely the entire selection committee will be changed because of the heavy schedule of the Pakistan team after the Sri Lanka tour, as Afghanistan has also confirmed an ODI series in Sri Lanka in August before the Asia Cup,” the source stated.

In addition to the potential change in the selection committee, Ashraf is contemplating appointing a new team manager and media manager for the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup in India.

The new CMC, with a four-month mandate, has been given the responsibility of conducting fresh elections for all affiliated regional associations, reviving departmental teams, and forming a new board of governors who will then elect a new chairman. The committee has already initiated changes in the board’s corporate structure.

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The advice Hafiz gave to Babar Azam about Rizwan

Mainul Islam — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:33:28 +0000

Mohammad Rizwan has been playing for Pakistan for a long time. He hasn’t been able to score big for a long time. Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has advised Rizwan to take a break from Test cricket.

Hafeez urged captain Babar Azam to consider the proposal. News from Cricket Pakistan.

Rizwan has been fighting in the same format for a long time. In 2022, he scored 401 runs in 8 Tests. The average was 30.84. As a result, Hafeez has suggested that Sarfraz Ahmed should replace Rizwan as the wicket-keeper and batting.

Hafeez said that the Pakistan Cricket Board and Babar should rest Rizwan if he does not perform well in this format. Sarfraz or anyone should replace him and use him. Hafeez believes that this will be good for the team.

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PCB will not give Shoaib Malik the respect he deserves: Hafeez

Mainul Islam — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:49:59 +0000

Pakistan’s experienced T20 star Shoaib Malik did not get a chance in the Asia Cup. After the batting failure of Babar Azam’s team in the tournament, it was assumed that Shoaib will be returned to the T20 World Cup team.

Many analysts also think that Shoaib Malik has no option but to lead the middle order at the moment. But the spin-all-rounder did not get a place in the World Cup team on the pretext of building a youth-based team.

On the contrary, the question has arisen – did the PCB send Shoaib Malik to retirement after 40 years. Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez made a big complaint against the board for not returning Shoaib Malik to the national team in such a situation.

Hafeez had already warned Shoaib that the Pakistan Cricket Board would not give him the respect he deserved. So he advised Shoaib to announce his retirement from international cricket in January this year even if he is fit. Hafiz, known as Professor, said, “I asked Shoaib Malik to retire with me. Because I felt PCB would not give him the respect he deserves as it happened to me too. I was disappointed to see Shoaib dropped in the last match of the 2019 World Cup. But he deserved an honorable send-off. He was looking for an honorable exit after playing at least one match. But that is not happening. Cricket is so cruel.”

Praising Shoaib Malik, Hafeez said that Malik has given his best to Pakistan for about 21-22 years. It is quite remarkable for a cricketer to maintain the highest level of fitness for such a long period of time. Shoaib Malik did not have a good farewell even from the limited format of 50 overs – that is Hafeez’s claim.

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